Randy Snatches

Went back to CrossFit this morning! Met some new friends and saw some old friends. Worked hard and kept the chin up despite my persistent trouble with squats of any kind. It's hard sometimes dealing with the frustration of not being able to do the things that other people can. 

Snatch.

2 rounds
-250 Meter Row
-10 Pull Ups
-15 Push Ups
-20 Sit Ups
-20 Squats
-20 Mountain Climbers

Skill
Learned Power Snatch and Hang Snatch

WOD
"Randy" and "Karen"
-75 Power Snatches (I did 75 Hang Snatches with the 22 lb Bar in 5:15)
-150 Wall Balls (I did 30 Wall balls, 70 squats with the ball, and 50 Wall Ball Sit Ups all with the 4lb ball)

Last night when I went to pick up my shoes and pay my dues, the owners of the gym were delighted to see me, hugs abounded and I was given a really great deal on the shoes and student discounted membership. 

These are my new shoes, the Reebock CrossFit Nano 2.0. 

Coach had me do some squats and burpees in them at the gym last night.(In my work clothes. Burpees have never looked so sexy as in my sensible turtleneck and slacks.)  They felt good and when I wore them this morning, I was pretty impressed by how different it was. My old Brooks Ariels were so extremely supportive and cushioned that I barely felt the ground during my workouts and had very little foot mobility.

Got lots of extra help on my squats this morning and Coach C gave me some mobility exercises to do in my free time and told me to maybe look into a knee brace. At the end of the workout she gave me a big hug. 


It's really hard to stay home in bed when you feel like going to the gym in the morning is a reward. That's today's Reason:  Because when other people are proud of me, I'm proud of me too.